Cards. = trump, n.2 1. Obsolete.

A playing-card of that suit which for the time being ranks above the other three, so that any one such card can ‘take’ any card of another suit; spec.…

The trump in this game. Obsolete (historical in later use).

Cards. The five of trumps. Also five-fingers. Obsolete.

In Bridge, Whist, and other trick-taking card games: a high scoring card or trump card. Usually in plural.

Cards. In all fours (all fours, n. 3) and similar card games: the highest trump in play during a round, providing a player with one game point; esp.…

Cards. In all fours (all fours, n. 3) and similar card games: the lowest trump in play during a round, providing a player with one game point; esp.…

Sc. and north. var. of trump, n.2 Phrases: †to play trumph about (obs.): to vie in achievements with; what's trumph? what is happening? what is the…

In the game of Pedro Sancho: the nine of trumps. Cf. pedro, n.

The lowest trump in Bezique and other card games; also, in Pinocle, a certain score of ten points, or the trump entitling the player to it.

Chiefly Whist and Bridge. A card that ruffs or trumps another. Also: = ruffing trick n. at ruffing, n.1 compounds 2.